User: hhsting, Location: Glen bunie, md, us
Asked on: Friday, April 18, 2025 at 8:47 am EDT
Answered on: Friday, April 18, 2025 at 8:48 am EDT
Question: I have restroom with toilet and sink no and no shower. Would this be considered bathroom and all receptacle require gfci? I looked at definition of bathroom NEC 2017 article 100 but not sure
You're right to be careful. Let's break down the NEC definition and how it applies to your situation.
NEC 2017 Definition of a Bathroom (Article 100)
"A bathroom is an area including a basin with one or more of the following: a toilet, a urinal, a tub, a shower, a bidet, or similar plumbing fixtures."
Applying the Definition to Your Situation
You have a room with a toilet and a sink (basin). According to the NEC definition, this
IS considered a bathroom.
GFCI Requirements (NEC 210.8(A))
NEC 210.8(A) states that all 125-volt, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles installed in bathrooms shall be protected by a ground-fault circuit interrupter.
Conclusion
Yes, because you have a toilet and a sink (basin) in the same room, all 125V, 15A and 20A receptacles in your restroom
must be GFCI protected according to the NEC 2017. Flag for review